Lot 42146 – 1881, 1c black and green, tied by barred obliterator on local cover

Stamp of Guatemala 1881, 1c black and green, tied by barred obliterator on local cover

Lot 42146 – 1881, 1c black and green, tied by barred obliterator on local cover

Guatemala
Price realised
150 EUR
Estimate
200 – 300 EUR
Auction date
Wed 2 Dec 2020 at 18:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description

1881, 1c black and green, tied by barred obliterator on local cover travelled in Guatemala City, with “POSTA LOCAL/JUN 29 1892 12 A.M.”GUATEMALA.” octagonal ds, with ms signed notation on reverse stating that it was found in that state (probably damaged by water and stain -removed- in upper right corner) in the letter box n. 15: “Esta carta rue encontrada en este estado de deterioro por el cartero, en el buzón n° 15/Manuel de León G.”; single frankings for local usage are very rare, this being further enhanced by the exceptional notation of the postal clerk.

Catalogue ref: Scott 21

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